Group B Workspace

Group B: from your web quest find as many articles or postings on using Informal Learning Strategies in the Classroom. Provide a brief 1-2 sentence description of the contents of each link.

Link	Description	Posted by
Informal learning	This page describes the importance and the recent interest in informal learning. It also compares different types of learning.	GinnyS
informal learning	This page gives a definition of informal learning and explains how it is different from formal learning. It also give real-world examples of when informal learning is taking place.	Michael P.
the other 80%	This article talks about the how companies that are successful have good informal learners. It also discusses how informal learning can be leveraged in order to help businesses succeed.	Michael P.
Learn More Now \| Fast Company	This articles discusses what some companies use to promote informal learning. It also gives several suggestions for ways to encourage informal learning.	Patti S.
introducing informal education @ the informal education homepage	This article has several clickable links that discuss and give examples of informal education. The article about practicing informal learning is especially helpful as it gives many great examples.	Patti S.
Characteristics of Formal and Informal Learning	This article represents research done on adults who prefer informal learning and the fact that people like to be in control of their own learning.	Patti S.
Three Forms of Informal Learning	At the bottom of the page is a link to the PDF version of a research paper which explores the idea of informal learning further and attempts to identify three forms of informal learning.	Rebecca S.
The Human Element of Informal Learning	This blog post offers some insight into the human element of informal learning and the role collaboration plays in learning.	Rebecca S.
INFORMAL LEARNING STRATEGIES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS	This is a research article discussing the results of a study done to find the major informal learning strategies employed by Melanesian people in Western Province, Solomon Islands. It discusses the parallels to the western-style classrooms and implications for all teachers.	Rebecca S.
How Popular Musicians Learn	This abstract/summary of the book "How Musicians Learn" gives examples and explains how musicians mostly learn through informal learning.	Michael P.
How Informal Learning Can Transform Education	This Slideshow is an in depth presentation on informal learning. It contains several really good quotes and diagrams that really emphasize how informal learning is and should take place.	Michael P.
CollaborativeLearning	This gives good step-by-step direction on how to use groups successfully in the classroom. It also addresses problems that can arise. Following these steps would help teachers make quality collaborative learning in the classroom.	Kate B.
InformalLearning	Interesting article on how studnets are engaged in informal learning all the time outside of school. If teachers can tap into the interest-based learning that students are already doing and connect it to their learning in school, there could be many benefits.	Kate B.